SUNNYVALE THEATER: The Trojan Horse

The sea-nymph loved by both Zeus, king of the gods, and Poseidon, god of the sea, whose son was destined to be greater than his father. Hence the gods decided that she should marry a mortal in order that her son, however powerful, should present no threat to the gods. They chose Peleus and they gave the couple a magnificent wedding, illustrated on this vase.

The Golden Apple of Discord

The goddess of Discord that was not been invited to the wedding of Peleus and Thetis threw her revenge among the guests as a golden apple inscribed with the words ‘For the Fairest’.

The Fairest Goddess

The Prince of Troy to decide who is the fairest goddess to receive the golden apple.

The Most Beautiful Woman

‘The most beautiful woman in the world‘ offered by Aphrodite to Paris to win the golden apple.

Trojan War

King of Sparta, brother of Agamemnon and husband of Helen, whom he pursues to Troy.